loumabel Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) my little Dotty is poorly I took her to the vets tonight and he massaged her abdomen and a load of gunge and a rock hard mini egg with not shell came out he asked me to leave her and he is going to xray and have a good look at her overnight. She has been a bit blue for a couple of days and she always has a dirty bum, but she still wanted to free range and have treats etc and now I wish I had taken her sooner! I really hope she is going to be ok, she has been through so much with the broken beak incident earlier in the year and I have a really soft spot for her. Fingers crossed she will be ok Edited August 4, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So sorry to hear that I hope they can make her better Get well soon Dotty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hope she gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Best of luck. Sounds like your vet knows what he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Get well soon Dotty!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Is there any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 no news yet , I have got to phone the vet about 11.30ish. I had a pretty sleepless night and am counting the minutes before I can call and find out whats wrong. I hope they have some good news for me. Thanks for all your good wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) I called the vets and Dotty has to stay in again tonight and possible tomorrow. The vet x-rayed her and he cannot find a blockage or a broken egg but said that her uterus is extremely swollen and they are giving her antibiotics and fluids to try and help. The vet is off today but the receptionist said that they just need to keep an eye on her and see how the treatment works and the vet will call me tomorrow with more info. Has anyone ever had a similar problem? I am very worried about her Bless her she has had so many troubles in her short life. Edited August 3, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 No advice, just wishing Dotty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Poor Dotty, she is having a tough time. But she is in the right place, and your vet is clearly very competent with chooks, and hopefully the antibiotics will sort her out. Good luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 sounds like she is in really good hands. Good luck, Dotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Well I have just called the vets surgery and the receptionist said that the vet is going to call me back and she said not to worry and that Dotty is fine. I am hoping that means I can bring her home today and I am now worried about introducing her back to the gang. Will they remember her? or should I keep her seperated but in view for a couple of days? she is bottom of the pecking order and I am concerned that she may be bullied any advice would be gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Good news!! Dotty can come home tomorrow . The vet is very pleased with her and said I can pick her up in the morning. I am so relieved! Im still not sure yet what the problem was but am very happy she seems to be ok. Just the problem of how to reintroduce her to the gang now. Any tips?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Great news, Congratulations to Dotty (and you!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 It's nice to see "update yipeeeeee" instead of "sad update :(" Glad shes okay! (sorry can't help about the introductions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 How long has she been away from the rest? If it's not long I would just put her in with them tonight so they wake up together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 That is good news! I wouldn't have thought that there'd would be too many problems reintroducing her, I've never had a problem putting back a girl who has been separated for a couple of days. You could always put her next to the others in a separate little run until bedtime, then put her to bed with them once they have settled down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Smashing lets hope she stays well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 That's fantastic news! Hopefully there won't be any problems with the re introductions as she hasn't been away very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great to hear this Any idea what was wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Picked Dotty up this morning and the vet showed me her x-ray and her womb is enlarged and he thinks she has an infection. I have some Baytril for her and have to phone on Monday and report back how she is doing. if she doesnt come back into lay within a week or so we may have to look at her again and make sure nothing else is going on. I am pleased she is home but not looking forward to administering the antibiotic, she is so flighty!! I put her straight back in with the gang when we got home and distracted them with meal worms and it all went ok. I then let them free range all together for an hour and if anything I think Dotty has come back a bit bossy. She is normally at the bottom of the pecking order and today she was bossing around the others, so I don't know whats going on there!! Thanks for all your good wishes and I will keep you posted on her progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 That's fantastic, glad that she has settled back in well. I hope she continues to progress as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 How is Dotty doing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
